Infectious Diseases
Intracranial Abscess
An intracranial abscess is a pocket of infection within the brain. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved as an adjunct to surgery and antibiotics — especially for abscesses caused by anaerobic or mixed bacteria: raised tissue oxygen is hostile to these organisms, supports immune clearance, and reduces surrounding swelling.
Evidence Level B Standard of Care
Treatment protocol
Protocol
Pressure
2.0 – 2.5 ATA
Duration
90 min
Sessions
30 – 60
Frequency
Once daily, 5×/week
Evidence basis: UHMS / Standard of Care
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